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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.13, 8,502.42 and 3,366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.13, 8,502.42 and 3,366.63 is: 4,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.13 : 8,502.42 = 3,366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.13/8,502.42 = 3,366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.13x = 8,502.42 × 3,366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.13x = 28,624,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624,459.73/6,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.98

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